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Topic- Nutrition
Eating plan lowers risk of heart attack
Research has shown repeatedly that eating a diet high in vegetables and fruit and low in fat and red meat contributes to overall health. An example is the DASH eating plan, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products as well as whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts. The plan also calls for reducing fats, red meat, sweets and sugar-containing beverages.
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Want to avoid diabetes? Eat a salad
Both diet and physical activity influence the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a health condition that occurs when the body does not effectively use insulin. Diabetes is a major health issue around the world, in part because of its relationship to cardiovascular disease, vision damage and death (World Health Organization).
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Low levels of Vitamin D associated with poor health
Vitamin D, which the body manufactures primarily from sunlight, has been much in the news recently. The vitamin is needed to promote calcium absorption, which is why it is frequently referenced in discussions of the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Now, researchers are looking at additional roles for vitamin D.
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Draft of US dietary guidelines recommends physical activity
There is one week left to provide comment on the draft of the update to the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. The guidelines are the basis for federal policy decisions and nutrition education.
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